The Lauterbrunnen valley floor between cliffs, with Staubbach Falls

Bernese Oberland & Valais, Switzerland · 46.59° N, 7.91° E

Switzerland

Glacier valleys, car-free villages and some of the most beautiful railway lines in the world.

Best time
June–September; December–February for snow
Ideal length
8–10 days
Region
Abroad
Journeys from
₹3,20,000

Switzerland is best seen from a train window. We plan it around the rail network — the Glacier Express, the Bernina line, the cogwheel up to Jungfraujoch — with a Swiss Travel Pass and luggage sent ahead so you travel with a day bag.

Rather than a new hotel every night, we base you in three places: Lucerne for the lakes, Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald for the Jungfrau region, and Zermatt for the Matterhorn.

It is one of our most popular honeymoons and, surprisingly, one of our best family trips: trains are easy with children, and the mountain playgrounds are unbeatable.

(02)When to go

June–September; December–February for snow

Summer opens the high trails and passes. Winter brings Christmas markets and skiing; some scenic lines run reduced services.

  1. January: recommended
  2. February: recommended
  3. March: not recommended
  4. April: not recommended
  5. May: not recommended
  6. June: recommended
  7. July: recommended
  8. August: recommended
  9. September: recommended
  10. October: not recommended
  11. November: not recommended
  12. December: recommended

(03)Don't miss

The moments worth the journey.

The Matterhorn reflected in a small tarn under an orange sunset
Photo Lukas Konvicka / Unsplash
  1. 01

    The Glacier Express

    Eight hours from Zermatt to St. Moritz, 291 bridges and a very good lunch.

  2. 02

    Lauterbrunnen

    Seventy-two waterfalls in one valley. Walk to Staubbach before breakfast.

  3. 03

    Zermatt

    A car-free village and the Matterhorn at the end of almost every street.

  4. 04

    Jungfraujoch

    The highest railway station in Europe, and the Aletsch glacier below.

(04)From the road

Switzerland in pictures

  • Wooden houses of Lauterbrunnen beneath sheer cliffs and a waterfall
    Wooden houses of Lauterbrunnen beneath sheer cliffs and a waterfall
  • A red Rhaetian Railway train crossing a stone viaduct on the Albula line in autumn
    A red Rhaetian Railway train crossing a stone viaduct on the Albula line in autumn

(05)Journeys

Ways to travel Switzerland

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